Green Bay Packers: 10 Reasons Packers Will Win Super Bowl XLV

With the NFL Playoffs about to begin, people are placing their bets on the teams most likely to take home the Lombardi Trophy. New England is said to be the smart money, while picking Seattle seems to be the sucker's bet.

However, there is one team that isn’t getting the Super Bowl love and that’s the Green Bay Packers. Sure, the road to the playoffs hasn’t been pretty for the Pack, but that doesn’t mean they are well equipped to win a Super Bowl.

Here are 10 reasons the Green Bay Packers will win Super Bowl XLV. 

10. They Can Beat Vick

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 28: Michael Vick #7 of the Philadelphia Eagles in action against the Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on December 26, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

The Packers know they can’t advance in the playoffs unless they find a way to beat Vick and the Philadelphia Eagles. For as great as Vick has been this season, he has been stopped before. Both the Bears and the Vikings have done a very good job of containing him.

Vick seems to stuggle a bit against the 4-3. If the Packers can switch up their 3-4 scheme and mix in a little 4-3, they will stop Michael Vick. 

9. They Don’t Get Scored On

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 31: The defense of the Green Bay Packers celebrate a play against the New York Jets on October 31, 2010 at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

When January rolls around, the teams left standing have to stop someone or go home.

The Packers have been one of the best teams all season long in keeping the other team off the board. They rank second in the NFL in points allowed, with opponents averaging 15 points a game against them. 

8. They Understand Adversity

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SEATTLE - AUGUST 21: Running back Ryan Grant #25 of the Green Bay Packers looks on during warmups prior to the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on August 21, 2010 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Few teams that are still playing at this point in the season have undergone as much hardship as the Packers. Look no further than Ryan Grant for proof. The Packers 1,000 yard rusher in the last two seasons went out before the second game of the season.

The Packers have had to battle all season without a rushing attack. Couple that with Aaron Rodgers suffering two concussions in the same season, and you can say the Pack is already battle tested.

7. They Put Points on the Board

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SEATTLE - AUGUST 21: Wide receiver Jordy Nelson #87 of the Green Bay Packers looks on during warmups prior to the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on August 21, 2010 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Don’t assume that because the Packers have lost Jermichael Finley at tight end and Ryan Grant out of the backfield, that they have somehow lost a step. As a matter of fact, their offense is still one of the most potent in the league.

They are 10^th in the league in points scored, averaging just over 24 a game. Those points can equal playoff wins. 

6. the NFC is Wide Open

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GREEN BAY, WI - JANUARY 02: Quarterback Jay Cutler #6 of the Chicago Bears is sacked by Clay Matthews #52 of the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on January 2, 2011 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

The hardest part of winning a Super Bowl is getting to it. However, the Packers are in the weaker of the two conferences. None of the teams left in the mix, including the top two seeds Chicago and Atlanta, scare anyone.

The truth is that there is no one in football, besides the Patriots, that scare the Packers. It’s a wide open field and the Packers can play with anyone. 

5. They Nearly Knocked Off the Patriots

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FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 19: Quarterback Matt Flynn #10 of the Green Bay Packers and teammates celebrate a touchdown during the third quarter of the game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 19, 2010 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.

Sure, close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades most of the time, but in the case of a near win against the Patriots, it speaks volumes. The Packers lost 31-27 to the best team in football without the Packers' best player.

Young and inexperienced quarterback Matt Flynn was forced to start and drove the Packers all the way down with a chance to win. It was poor clock management on Flynn's part that may have cost them that game, but Rodgers wouldn’t make the same mistake.

4. They’ve Faced Five Playoff Teams

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 31: D'Brickashaw Ferguson #60 of the New York Jets in action against the Green Bay Packers on October 31, 2010 at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Packers defeated the Jets 9-0. (Photo by Jim

They always talk about who a team has played. For the Packers, they have faced five playoff teams a total of six times—they faced the Bears twice—and they are 3-3. While that record might not impress anyone, keep in mind that they had chances to win the three games they lost.

They have seen tough competition and they have handled it well.

3. Too Many Receivers

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GREEN BAY, WI - OCTOBER 24: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers congratulates Greg Jennings #85 after Jennings' touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field on October 24, 2010 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jim Prisching/Getty Im

The Packers may not have a big offensive weapon in the backfield, but what they do have is a receiving core that is just too deep. They have five receivers with over 40 catches on their team.

Whether it’s Greg Jennings, Donald Driver, James Jones, Jordy Nelson, or Brandon Jackson out of the backfield, the Packers receiving core is far too deep for any secondary to handle. 

2. the Super Bowl Will Be Like Home Field Advantage

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GREEN BAY, WI - OCTOBER 03: A.J. Hawk #50 and Desmond Bishop #55 of the Green Bay Packers tackle Jerome Felton #45 of the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field on October 3, 2010 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Lions 28-26. (Photo by Jonathan D

Look, if the Packers are going to win the NFC, they are going to have to do it in other people’s stadiums. This wasn’t a problem for the 2005 Steelers when they did it. What’s better is that the Super Bowl is being played in Dallas this year, which is sure to be an NFC friendly crowd.

For a team that will have lacked fan support all post-season, that will feel like being in Lambeau. 

1. Aaron Rodgers Is That Good

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GREEN BAY, WI - DECEMBER 05: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers looks for a receiver against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field on December 5, 2010 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the 49ers 34-16. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Get

There are some that have stopped talking about Rodgers because his season has been a bit injury prone, but never forget just how good he is. He threw for 3,922 yards, 28 TDs, and 11 INTs. He’s one of the most nimble quarterbacks in the league and can make plays with his feet.

He’s been the best part of a one-dimensional offense and has brought his team to the post-season. It’s his time to shine, and that he’ll do.